Meghan and Harry shocked the world when they announced they would step back as members of the British royal family.

Royals from around the world have stepped back from duties or given up their titles or the throne, be it for love, scandal or something in between.

Edward VIII’s dramatic exit In December 1936, Edward VIII shocked the world by relinquishing the British throne after less than a year in power.

Edward VIII ascended to the British throne in January 1936 following the death of his father, George V. But he abdicated in December of that year ahead of his coronation so that he could marry ...

Edward VII is photographed bare chested and featured in a new biography of Wallis Simpson, "Wallis in Love," by historian Andrew Morton.

Edward VIII ascended to the British throne in January 1936 following the death of his father, George V. But he abdicated in December of that year ahead of his coronation so that he could marry ...